Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
A 5-year-old boy with numerous allergies was given the wrong asthma medication at his school; he was rushed to the hospital. The child is allergic to a long list of things, including pineapples, eggs and chocolate. He takes many different medications for his allergies and also controls his asthma with an inhaler. Fox 5 News … [Read more...] about Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
FDA Issues Multiple Warnings Over OTC Asthma Inhaler
Possibly Fatal Over-The-Counter Asthma Drug Inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released warnings concerning severe risks associated with an over-the-counter (OTC) asthma medication, a skin and hair product, and a mammography clinic. An OTC asthma drug was described as "Possibly Fatal," according … [Read more...] about FDA Issues Multiple Warnings Over OTC Asthma Inhaler
Asthma Patients Will Need New Inhalers Soon
Old-style albuterol inhalers used chemicals called chlorofluorocarbons. Patients who use albuterol inhalers to control asthma take note - the inhaler you are accustomed to will no longer be available at the end of this year. Last week, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) warned patients not to wait until the last minute to … [Read more...] about Asthma Patients Will Need New Inhalers Soon
3M Recalling Asthma Inhaler
Maxair Asthma Inhalers Are Being Recalled. A Asthma Inhaler used by asthma patients is being recalled because it may stick and fail to provide the medication. The recall of Maxair press-and-breathe inhalers was reported Wednesday on the Food and Drug Administration (news - web sites)'s Internet page. 3M Offered To Replace The … [Read more...] about 3M Recalling Asthma Inhaler
